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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2026, 12:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,140
Posted By Stan65
patches4392, I believe Clevite recommends...

patches4392,

I believe Clevite recommends .003 to .005 crush.

The .010 over Durabond DUR-P-4R1 bearings are in stock at Butler as of right now.

Stan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2026, 12:08 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Sorry guys, I am not getting notifications for...

Sorry guys, I am not getting notifications for replies.


Yes, the lack of the lifter availability has slowed the project.

I “think” most of the folks interested in the bones have bought...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-08-2026, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By Stan65
Steve, I use the fluffy side of 3M Velcro. ...

Steve,

I use the fluffy side of 3M Velcro.

Stan.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2026, 07:46 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
All, Still have one last set! Will not...

All,

Still have one last set!

Will not be making more without preorders of at least 10 sets. The pricing has skyrocketed on the materials.

After this last set finds a home I will start a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-30-2026, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By Stan65
I have never seen that one, but the repop that...

I have never seen that one, but the repop that D&R Classic Automotive sells fits great and looks like original.

https://www.drclassic.com/catalog/Firebird/Body/2A00352

Stan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2026, 12:33 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Zippy, That are machined from 4340 prehard...

Zippy,

That are machined from 4340 prehard steel. This material typically measures between 30 and 35 Rockwell C (HRC). I measured a set of original small black Chevy retainers and they measured at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2026, 12:14 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Joog, .563 @ 1.5 ratio (.3753 lobe lift)...

Joog,

.563 @ 1.5 ratio (.3753 lobe lift) will be definitely pushing the limits.

Have one set left if you want to try….

Thanks,
Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Joog, A lot of factors come into play to...

Joog,

A lot of factors come into play to determine maximum lift such as base circle critical dimensions and rocker arm ratio. I attached a couple drawings giving some info to get you an idea.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-07-2026, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By Stan65
Formulabruce, I talked to RealDealSteel a...

Formulabruce,

I talked to RealDealSteel a ways back trying to buy the filler panels I make before I decided to make them. They told me they won’t sell them and several other pieces as they are not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-01-2026, 04:23 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
All, Down to the last set! Will not be...

All,

Down to the last set!

Will not be making more without preorders of at least 10 sets. The pricing has skyrocketed on the materials.

After this last set finds a home I will start a list...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2025, 09:38 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Scarter455, Pm replied to… Message for...

Scarter455,

Pm replied to…

Message for whatever reason are not notifying me.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-29-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Stan65
All I can come up with is…. I've got big...

All I can come up with is….

I've got big balls, I've got big balls
They're such big balls, and they're dirty big balls
And he's got big balls and she's got big balls
But we've got the biggest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2025, 01:51 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
FinGTO, Pm sent with your tracking info! ...

FinGTO,

Pm sent with your tracking info!

2 sets left, get them while you can!

Thanks PY,

Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2025, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 580
Posted By Stan65
I used code ZE74615375. Thanks and merry...

I used code ZE74615375. Thanks and merry Christmas!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2025, 04:43 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
FinGTO, I don’t think the messaging...

FinGTO,

I don’t think the messaging notifications are working, so I just wanted to let you know I sent you a reply to your PM via PM
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-23-2025, 10:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By Stan65
Just wanted to bring this back to the top before...

Just wanted to bring this back to the top before I start just listing it in the for sale section.

Thanks,
Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2025, 12:56 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
69gtocv, Message replied. Thanks for the...

69gtocv,

Message replied. Thanks for the purchase.

3 sets left!

Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-21-2025, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Stan65
That does look like it has the same...

That does look like it has the same functionality. I would definitely step up to at least that one over the simple “on while you are squeezing” models.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-20-2025, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Stan65
The issue I have with “cheap” spot welders is the...

The issue I have with “cheap” spot welders is the fact that there’s a micro switch under the handle you squeeze that turns it on. So it’s on as long as you’re squeezing the issue arises as the well...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-20-2025, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By Stan65
Johnnygoat, If the front area you asked...

Johnnygoat,

If the front area you asked about is a different shape fender to fender, it is bent. In the picture below the circled area in yellow, the fender brace is raised. This was a 1973 change...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 12-13-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By Stan65
1970-1973 rear bumper side bracket reinforcement sheet metal piece.

Looking for the inner sheet metal brace that goes from the trunk drop off to the quarter panel for the side bumper bracket on the driver side. Here’s a picture of a passenger side bracket that I’m...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2025, 08:47 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
Down to 4 sets get them while you can! ...

Down to 4 sets get them while you can!

Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-02-2025, 05:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,985
Posted By Stan65
All, I have finished the panels and they are...

All,

I have finished the panels and they are available by contacting me directly. $200 a pair shipped in the 48 or $125 each if you only need one side.

First couple pics show where they are...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-02-2025, 05:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,982
Posted By Stan65
Here is another picture of an original and where...

Here is another picture of an original and where they are located. Pic stolen from the “net”

The 2nd picture is the actual parts I make.

Thanks,
Stuart “Stan” Landreth
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-28-2025, 09:46 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By Stan65
All, Have 5 sets of bones (retainers) left....

All,

Have 5 sets of bones (retainers) left. Will not be making more without preorders in a quite large quantity. The pricing has skyrocketed on the materials.

Lifter are all sold.

And a...
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